INFINITI VIN Decoder: 5 Common WMI Codes
Decode any INFINITI VIN free: the first three characters (JNK, JN1, JNR, 5N3, 3PC) identify the assigned manufacturer and vehicle type, position 10 encodes the model year and position 11 commonly identifies the assembly plant. Then check that vehicle's recalls and history separately.
Run the exact 17-character VIN, compare the physical vehicle, and keep each history category separate.
An INFINITI VIN check can identify an INFINITI sedan, coupe, crossover, or SUV and may return body, engine, fuel, drive, and restraint data. It cannot prove exact luxury or performance packages, maintenance, modifications, import status, mileage, or repair quality.
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The first three VIN characters identify the assigned manufacturer and vehicle type. These common World Manufacturer Identifier patterns were checked against NHTSA vPIC data, but a prefix alone does not prove final assembly country; confirm the complete VIN’s returned plant fields and vehicle-specific records.
| WMI | What it identifies |
|---|---|
| JNK | Infiniti passenger cars built in Japan by Nissan Motor Co. (e.g., G37 sedans and coupes) |
| JN1 | Japan-built passenger cars; a Nissan WMI also used on Infiniti sedans such as the Q50 |
| JNR | Infiniti SUVs and crossovers built in Japan (e.g., FX35) |
| 5N3 | Infiniti SUVs built in Canton, Mississippi, USA (QX56), under Nissan North America |
| 3PC | Infiniti crossovers built in Aguascalientes, Mexico (QX50, 2019 model year onward) |
Where to find the VIN on a INFINITI
Every US-market Infiniti shows its VIN on a metal plate at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, visible from outside the car. The same 17 characters repeat on the federal safety certification label on the driver's door jamb. Confirm both match each other and the title before buying a used G, Q, or QX model.
Check INFINITI warranty coverage by VIN
Infiniti's basic factory limited warranty runs 48 months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, per infinitiusa.com. There is no public VIN lookup tool, so log in to a MyINFINITI account with the vehicle added, or ask any Infiniti retailer to pull the in-service date and remaining coverage from the VIN.
Not every Infiniti is built in Japan: NHTSA VIN decodes show the QX56 SUV was assembled in Canton, Mississippi (VINs beginning 5N3) in the late 2000s, and since the 2019 model year the QX50 has been built in Aguascalientes, Mexico (VINs beginning 3PC).
What to verify on a INFINITI
- Confirm body, engine, and drive where similar model names span rear- and all-wheel-drive versions.
- Verify trim and performance claims through factory documentation and installed equipment.
- Inspect tuning, wheels, suspension, and other aftermarket changes separately.
- Use INFINITI and NHTSA tools for current VIN-specific recalls.
Which INFINITI model year to avoid
Every INFINITI model with several years on record, ranked year against year on NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns. The comparison is within one model only — a year is called out when it stands clear of that model’s other years.
INFINITI recalls and reported problems by model year
Each page below reports the NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints on record for one INFINITI model year. Model-year data narrows where to look; only a VIN lookup tells you whether a specific vehicle still has open recall work.
INFINITI VIN and buyer checklist
- Match the VIN across vehicle, title, and service documents.
- Verify body, engine, drive, and factory equipment.
- Request maintenance, modification, collision, and ownership history.
- Check recalls, title, mileage, theft, and obtain an inspection.
What a INFINITI VIN check cannot prove
- A VIN alone does not prove accident, title-brand, theft, lien, ownership, service, or complete mileage history.
- Decoded equipment can be incomplete or broad; confirm trim, options, and installed hardware on the vehicle and its documents.
- A “no open recalls” result is time-specific and is not a mechanical inspection or a promise that every past recall was completed correctly.
Sources reviewed
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
- NHTSA VIN DecoderU.S. government VIN identity and manufacturer-submitted vehicle data.
- NHTSA vPICNHTSA vehicle-product information and decoding resources.
- NHTSA RecallsVIN-specific open safety recall lookup and recall campaign details.
- INFINITI official websiteINFINITI manufacturer resource
- 49 CFR Part 565 - Vehicle Identification Number requirementseCFR, U.S. Government Publishing Office
INFINITI VIN check questions
What can a INFINITI VIN tell me?
A valid 17-character INFINITI VIN can identify the vehicle and may return manufacturer-submitted attributes such as model year, model, body class, engine, drive type, or restraint details. Returned fields vary, so compare them with the vehicle and title instead of treating every blank as a defect.
Can a VIN check confirm the exact INFINITI trim and options?
Not always. NHTSA decoding can return useful factory identity data, but exact packages, optional equipment, and later modifications may require the original window sticker, build record, dealer documentation, or a physical inspection.
Does a INFINITI VIN check include recall information?
VIN identity and recall status are separate checks. Use NHTSA’s recall lookup and INFINITI’s official owner or recall resources, because recall status can change and some newly announced campaigns may not appear immediately.
What should I verify for this INFINITI?
Match the VIN across vehicle, title, and service documents. Verify body, engine, drive, and factory equipment. Request maintenance, modification, collision, and ownership history. Check recalls, title, mileage, theft, and obtain an inspection.
How do I check my Infiniti's warranty by VIN?
Log in to a MyINFINITI account at infinitiusa.com or ask any Infiniti retailer to run the VIN. Basic factory coverage is 48 months or 60,000 miles, so what remains depends on the in-service date the retailer can confirm.
What does an Infiniti VIN starting with JNK mean?
JNK identifies a Nissan Motor Co. passenger-car WMI used on Japan-built Infiniti G37 examples. Japan-built SUV examples have used JNR; US- and Mexico-built models have used 5N3 and 3PC. Confirm a particular Infiniti's plant with its complete VIN. This is a common registered or decoded pattern, not standalone proof of final assembly; confirm the specific vehicle’s complete NHTSA plant fields and manufacturer records.